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Heart Sutra Talks
The Heart Sūtra is a popular sūtra in Mahāyāna Buddhism. In Sanskrit, the title Prajñāpāramitāhṛdaya translates as "The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom". It is traditionally associated with the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (commonly known in East Asian Buddhism as Guanyin), who is the interlocutor of the sūtra.
The sūtra famously states, "Form is emptiness (śūnyatā), emptiness is form." It has been called "the most frequently used and recited text in the entire Mahayana Buddhist tradition." The text has been translated into English dozens of times from Chinese, Sanskrit, and Tibetan, as well as other source languages.
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Heart Sutra Heart Sutra, Chanting, Perfect Wisdom, Avalokitesvara |
Jul 21 2003 |
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Beyond Form: Embracing Emptiness Heart Sutra, Doubt, Samsara, Gratitude, Emotions |
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Abhidharma: Unlocking Mindfulness Through Analysis Abhidharma, Sutra, Vinaya, Heart Sutra, Nirvana |
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Passage to JapanSerial: BZ-00553 Part 1 of 3 Conversation, Culture, Dragons, Heart Sutra, Intuition, Lay, Practice Position,... |
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Passage to JapanSerial: BZ-00555 Part 3 of 3 Heart Sutra, Attachment, Ordination, Silence, Chanting, Lineage, Bell, Religion,... |
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Spirituality in End-of-Life CareSerial: SF-02736 There are no markings on this tape beyond manufacturers Work, Time, Heart Sutra |
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The Philosophy of NatureSerial: SF-03048A Importance of Space Sixth Patriarch, Silence, Interdependence, Heart Sutra, Emotions, Emptiness, Birth-... |
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Ancestors and Impermanence in Buddhism Heart Sutra, Bell, Lineage, Vow, Enlightenment, Happiness, Mandala, Ceremony... |
Jun 30 1991 |
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Embracing Suffering for Joyful Liberation Four Noble Truths, Liberation, Heart Sutra, Darkness-and-Light, New Year, Patience,... |
Jan 15 1994 Muir Beach |
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Buddhist Practices in Modern America Commitment, Community, Culture, Happiness, Heart Sutra, Hindrances, Lay, Religion,... |
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Transmuting Desire Through Emptiness Meditation Attachment, Subject-and-Object, Culture, Meditation, Addiction, Heart Sutra,... |
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Mindful Paths to Enlightened Living Meditation, Heart Sutra, Mindfulness, Precepts, Non-duality, Culture, Lay,... |
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Embracing Emptiness with Compassionate Wisdom Subject-and-Object, Culture, Mindfulness, Realization, Compassion, Heart Sutra,... |
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Zen Democracy in Monastic Life Attachment, Religion, Community, Meditation, Addiction, Heart Sutra, Four Noble... |
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Bridging Monastic Paths and Western Life Commitment, Community, Culture, Happiness, Heart Sutra, Lay, Monastic Practice,... |
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Temporary Vows, Timeless Growth Precepts, Heart Sutra, Community, Meditation, Instruction, Non-duality, Pain, Teacher... |
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The Heart SutraSerial: BZ-01537A First part of class 1 of 4 Emptiness, Heart Sutra, Time |
1 Berkeley Zen Center |
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The Heart SutraSerial: BZ-01537B Class second part of class 1 of 4 Heart Sutra, Chanting, Buddha |
1 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Heart SutraSerial: BZ-01538 Class 2 of 4 Emptiness, Heart Sutra, Abhidharma |
2 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Heart SutraSerial: BZ-01539 Clas 3 of 4 Emptiness, Heart Sutra, Desire |
3 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Zen's Communal Heartbeat: A Legacy Practice Period, Heart Sutra, Interview, Buddha Nature, Community |
Mar 04 |
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Mindful Living: Virtues in Action Precepts, Right Speech, Happiness, Heart Sutra, Desire, Peace, Obstacles, Emptiness,... |
Aug 11 1991 |
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Living the Dharma: Everyday Ethics Precepts, Right Speech, Happiness, Heart Sutra, Desire, Peace, Obstacles, Emptiness,... |
Aug 11 1991 |
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Zen Journeys: Bridging East and WestSerial: YR-00021 Yvonne Rand 2/23/86 Heart Sutra, Zazen, Vow, Posture, Religion, Four Noble Truths, Priest, Daily Life,... |
Feb 23 1986 Green Gulch Farm |
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Patience: The Path to Inner Strength Patience, Enemies, Happiness, Causation, Death-and-Dying, Interdependence, Heart... |
Jan 17 1993 Green Gulch Farm |
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Zen Pathways: Transforming Through Practice Daily Life, Half-Smile, Heart Sutra, Precepts, Intimacy, Posture, Silence, Zazen,... |
Oct 1994 |
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Awakened Living Through Mindful Presence Right Effort, Japan, Heart Sutra, Posture, Funeral, Emptiness, Delusion, Instruction... |
Jun 25 1995 Muir Beach |
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Embracing Grief Through Jizo Rituals Ceremony, Japan, Funeral, Offering, Birth-and-Death, Letting Go, Heart Sutra, Daily... |
Mar 23 1997 |
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Embracing Impermanence Through Meditation Mill Valley, Ceremony, Heart Sutra, Desire, Liberation, Impermanence, Nirvana,... |
Feb 14 1998 |
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Ten Bodhisattva Practices: Giving and WisdomSerial: TL-00510 ADZG Sunday Morning, Dana Paramita, Paramitas, Heart Sutra, Manjushri, Two Truths |
Mar 25 2018 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |